“Hay Al Massira, or Hay Hassani as it’s also known,” you might hear someone say, “is a vibrant tapestry of different neighborhoods in Marrakesh.” Standing here, you can see the grand vision of the city planners of the 1980s. They wanted to create a new Marrakesh, extending west with wide avenues and a mix of housing for all. The name Hay Al Massira, meaning “The March”, is a tribute to a pivotal event in Moroccan history: the Green March. This peaceful demonstration in 1975 saw thousands of Moroccans marching into Western Sahara, reclaiming the territory from Spanish control. Look around at the street names – they whisper stories of the nationalist struggle. You can almost hear the echoes of a nation’s fight for independence and unity. Even the architecture here tells a story. The wide avenues and diverse housing were designed to encourage a mix of people and professions, a vision of social harmony woven into the very fabric of Massira.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to